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Established in 1883 as a specialist institution, Arts University Bournemouth is a leading University offering high quality specialist education in art, design, media and performance across the creative industries.

We’re passionate about the creative subjects we teach and continue to encourage curiosity, risk-taking and adventure in exploring and pushing subject knowledge and its boundaries.

The University is situated two miles from the centre of Bournemouth, on the border between Bournemouth and Poole. Here are details on how to get in touch and how find us.

At AUB, our flourishing research and scholarship culture celebrates and enables original investigation; extending knowledge fields and developing new understanding within the arts.

By promoting the pursuit of innovation and creativity, we encourage opportunities for establishing and sharing best practice in research and foster the development of critical perspectives that have traditionally lain outside discrete disciplines. We encourage the use of reflective teaching and learning practices as part of an interactive relationship with research.

Staff research is supported from within AUB by grants for particular projects and by a Research Fellowship programme offering generous remission from teaching and administration. Researchers are also encouraged to apply for external funding for the full range of research from practice through history and theory.

A proactive Research Forum enables staff to present work in progress and to hear and participate in discussions of research by distinguished visitors. Training and advice is available to those intending to apply for external funding.

The University occupies a significant position in the cultural nexus of the south west. The University’s own Gallery is an important showcase for creative work and there are established links with other arts institutions in the area.

Graphic Design Alumna Talks Life Post-AUB

Though it has only been a year since graduating, Sarah is already making an impact in the art and design industries. A Freelance Graphic Design and Collage Artist, she recently had work published in her first book, ‘Mix & Match’. We caught up with Sarah to find out more about her career and projects, and how she benefited from her time at AUB.

Congratulations on being published in your first book! How did it happen?

It actually happened while I was in my final year at AUB. Sandu Publishing based in Hong Kong got in contact and asked if I’d like to be part of their first book on contemporary collage. I checked out some other books they’d published and was impressed with the range, so I was excited to be involved.

Can you explain a little about what you do and how (if applicable) your role fits in with the organisation you work for?

I’m a Freelance Graphic Designer and Collage Artist. I work from my home studio mostly, but sometimes I use co-working office spaces. I’m currently working part-time as Junior Freelance Designer for made by blah. It works well as it gives me some spare days during the week to work on my own jobs with my clients. I also recently got back from a month in New York networking, and I’m hoping to gain some experience at agencies out there, this summer onwards.

One of Sarah’s designs

Sarah’s work

Tell us about your career journey since graduating from AUB…

Shortly after I graduated I interned for a few agencies (TEMPLO and Williams Murray Hamm) and had my first solo exhibition in September. I was really stuck between both my design and collage careers, so I decided to go freelance full-time, meaning I could manage clients on both ends. I’ve spent the last nine months improving my portfolio and freelancing, which has been really enjoyable. I’m learning a lot about the business side of things too, in addition to improving my design and collage career.

How did you find your time at AUB?

My time at AUB was great. I miss it so much. Most of my course semi-lived in the studio and I really miss that atmosphere. It was a great learning environment to be in.

Finally, what’s your one piece of advice for the next generation of creatives?

Just to work really hard and network as much as you can. I’ve been networking constantly since I graduated and it really helps to build good relationships with people in the industry

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